Our members are important to us, and that's why we want to pass on an extra special discount to you. Our friends at the Big Apple Circus are offering Aquarium members 25 percent off tickets!



See high-flying acrobats, lovable clowns, the Wheel of Wonder, ponies, puppies and more. All seats are less than 50 feet from the ring. The Grand Tour transports audiences to the advent of the modern travel era, when the most adventuresome began touring the world in ships, planes, trains, and automobiles. World-class entertainers perform breathtaking acts from the four corners of the globe. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and aerialists from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America set off on a whirlwind adventure, accompanied by the live, seven-piece Big Apple Circus Band at each performance.

*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap. Performers, dates, and times subject to change.

We're so happy that you're part of the Aquarium community through your SeaMail subscription. So we want to let you in a sweet discount from our friends at the Big Apple Circus.

  
The Big Apple Circus is at City Hall Plaza for the company’s 38th season with the Boston Premiere of The Grand Tour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs until May 8, 2016, under the Big Top at City Hall Plaza in Boston, MA. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Big Apple Circus's website. Use promo code NEAQ16 to save up to $25 off.*

See high-flying acrobats, lovable clowns, the Wheel of Wonder, ponies, puppies, and more. All seats are less than 50 feet from the ring. The Grand Tour transports audiences to the advent of the modern travel era, when the most adventuresome began touring the world in ships, planes, trains, and automobiles. World-class entertainers perform breathtaking acts from the four corners of the globe. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and aerialists from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America set off on a whirlwind adventure, accompanied by the live, seven-piece Big Apple Circus Band at each performance.

*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap. Performers, dates, and times subject to change.

See what The Boston Globe has to say about our newest IMAX film.  Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland opens tomorrow! 

Buy tickets online. 

Just in time for school vacation, we're opening a new film that can transport you from the salty sidewalks of downtown Boston to a tropical land flush with some of the planet's most unique creatures. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime on New England's largest movie screen. Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland opens in IMAX 3D on Friday!


 

There’s only one place on Earth where grinning iguanas claw their way along the seafloor alongside tropical penguins and the largest fish in the ocean.

Iguanas in the Galapagos have evolved to eat seaweed.

Soaring aerial footage affords sweeping views of this unique constellation of volcanic islands, while intimate wildlife footage puts you in muddy bogs with grunting giant tortoises and basking on lava rocks alongside black iguanas.

Tortoises! Of course you have to see Galapagos tortoises, but have your ever heard them grunt or seen them wallow in mud?

Slip underwater for glimpses of whale sharks and flightless seabirds rocketing through the water. Explore the islands that gave us a greater understanding of life on our blue planet—both above and below the water.

The blue-footed boobies perform elaborate courtships.

Stunning IMAX 3D film puts you inches from these amazing animals.

You'll learn how the islands were formed, how the animals evolved, and see it all in stunning IMAX 3D. Don't miss this excursion during your school staycation! Buy your tickets online.

Add some family fun to your school vacation. Plan a visit to the Aquarium! Here are a few insider tips to help you make the most of your visit:

Buying your ticket online before your visit means you can zip inside and gaze at the Giant Ocean Tank sooner.

1. Buy your tickets online
Buying your tickets online means you can skip the line! Simply print them at home or show your e-ticket on your smartphone in the Main Lobby.

2. Avoid peak times
The middle of the day is our busiest time. If you want plenty of face time with Myrtle the green sea turtle, plan to arrive when we open a 9 a.m. or later in the afternoon after 3:00 p.m. Be sure to check the website for any last minute changes to our schedule.

3. Take public transportation

Hands-on areas like the shark and ray touch tank are popular with visitors of all ages.

Taking public transportation is the blue thing to do! The Aquarium stop on the MBTA's Blue Line is just a few steps from our Front Plaza. If you're driving, check out nearby parking options,—prices vary. Here's some more information about accessibility at the Aquarium.

4. Get even closer with our Animal Encounter programs
Perch on top of the four-story Giant Ocean Tank to feed the animals. Touch a seal. Go behind the scenes of your favorite exhibits. The New England Aquarium's immersive Animal Encounter programs take your visit to a whole new level.

Grinning iguanas crawl along the sea floor in Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland

5. See the world in IMAX 
Our newest film opens Feb. 12. Get ready for a trip of a lifetime on New England's largest screen with Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland! Brace for epic splashes in Humpback Whales 3D. And Secret Ocean 3D showcases the tiniest residents on the reef in enormous scale.


Still have questions, like: Can I leave and return to the Aquarium during my visit? Is photography allowed? What about food options in and around Central Wharf? Poke through our FAQs for answers to these questions and more.

After you visit, don't be strangers! When you get home or even from your phone, there are plenty of ways that you can connect with the Aquarium online. Follow our blogs for more about the Giant Ocean Tank, marine mammals, exhibits throughout the Aquarium and more. 

Share your pictures with us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.

There are plenty of ways to spread the love this time of year, and you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day (... although it is nice). Here are a few ways to surprise that special someone:

Surprise Someone with an Animal Encounter
Everyone loves going face to face with a seal through the panes of the Harbor Seal exhibit on the front plaza. Now imagine surprising your seal fanatic with a chance to get even closer! An Animal Encounter is a great gift if you're looking to have less things and more meaningful experiences. From seal kisses to feeding Myrtle, we have some exciting opportunities.

Check out our Animal Encounters.


Gift Shop Goodies
Of course, there's nothing like receiving a soft, huggable plush animal from your sweetie. We have penguins and seals cute enough to drop your jaw. But we also have fabulously unique plushies! Stuffed octopus anyone (just look at it!)? How about a snuggly shark? Have you ever seen a plush stingray?

And if stuffed animal toys aren't your thing, there's always penguin sweaters or sea star housewares or ocean-friendly reusable water bottles for the ocean protector in your life.

Find these goodies and more at our Gift Shop.

Planning to tie the knot?

Learn more about weddings and engagements at the Aquarium.


Sponsor an Animal
If your Valentine is all about one ocean animal in particular, consider gifting them an animal sponsorship. From dapper penguins to majestic sea turtles to smiling cownose rays, there are a variety of animals to sponsor. And you can feel good about this gift. Sponsoring an animal helps with the daily cost of care — including the best possible medical treatment, food, and habitat upkeep.

See the full list of animals available for sponsorship.


Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, there are plenty of ways to spread a little Aquarium love. Have fun!